With a heavy herbaceous scent which holds an almost fruity floral tone, the Clary Sage Essential Oil has many functions within a home environment.

Clary Sage Essential Oil benefits:

Labour and Birth: Uterine stimulant to boost contractions (not to be used before 37 weeks gestation!). It may also assist in the birth of the placenta and prevent post-partum haemorrhage. Cease use immediately if the following occurs: hyper-stimulated contractions, headaches, nausea or skin irritation. Also, before using, ensure your birth caregivers are not pregnant!

Body: Helps reduce painful periods and PMS. Helpful with menopause of symptoms including hot flushes, headaches and sweating.

Mind & Emotions: Helps with nervousness, fear, paranoia and depression. Stimulates and revitalises.

Skin & Hair: Helps reduce the production of excess oil. Clears greasy hair and dandruff.

**For external use only. Not to be taken internally!**

Some suggestions on how to use Clary Sage during labour:

• Put 2 drops on a tissue or flannel and inhale.
• Massage 2 drops to acupressure points during contractions: Inner ankle, 4 finger spaces from the centre of the ankle bone, up the inside of the leg, and the centre of soles of the feet, one-third from base of the toes.
• Put 2 drops on a tissue or cotton ball and put under pillow or close by.
• Add 2 drops of clary sage essential oil to a teaspoon of base oil (such as olive, almond, sesame, coconut or grape seed oil). Massage gently around the belly, hips, pelvis and lower back, feet and palms.
• Blend other essential oils with clary sage oil for massage such as like rose, neroli and lavender, or citrus oils like lime, mandarin or orange for uplifting energy when fatigue hits.